About this role
Introduction At Royal IHC, we design and deliver innovative equipment and integrated systems for the maritime industry. Within our organisation, IHC Smit develops high-tech solutions for dredging, offshore and mining applications. To strengthen our Electrical Engineering Department, we are looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong expertise in EPLAN, engineering standardisation and technical documentation. In this role, you will help further develop our electrical design capabilities by improving engineering standards, documentation quality and digital workflows.
The Role As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will become a key specialist in electrical design systems and documentation within IHC Smit. You will work with EPLAN Electric P8 and Pro Panel to create high-quality electrical designs, while developing standardised engineering solutions, improving data quality and supporting the efficient reuse of engineering information.
Working closely with fellow engineers, you will contribute to a more efficient, consistent and future-proof electrical engineering environment.
Your Responsibilities As an Electrical Design Engineer, you will:
• Create and maintain electrical schematics using EPLAN Electric P8 and develop panel designs using EPLAN Pro Panel. • Develop and maintain electrical engineering standards, templates, macros, forms, reports and reusable design content. • Manage and optimise EPLAN parts databases, including SQL-based data structures. • Prepare and maintain electrical documentation for manufacturing, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), commissioning and as-built installations. • Ensure engineering data accuracy and maintain documentation within PLM systems. • Perform documentation quality reviews to ensure compliance with engineering standards. • Improve engineering efficiency through standardisation and design reuse. • Support digital engineering initiatives and the implementation of new engineering tools and technologies.
Your Profile You are an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with a structured and quality-driven approach. You enjoy working with advanced electrical design tools, improving engineering processes and developing solutions that can be reused across projects.
You work independently, pay attention to detail and enjoy collaborating with other engineering specialists. Essential Qualifications & Experience
We are looking for someone who brings:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a comparable technical qualification. • Proven experience as an Electrical Design Engineer using EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN Pro Panel. • Demonstrable experience developing and maintaining EPLAN templates, macros, SQL-based parts databases, reports and engineering standards. • Experience creating electrical documentation for machinery, industrial automation, offshore, maritime or heavy equipment applications. • Experience working within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment. • Strong understanding of electrical control systems, panel design and engineering documentation. • Good communication skills and fluency in English. • Preferred Qualifications & Experience
The following would be considered an advantage:
• Experience with additional EPLAN solutions, such as Cable ProD, eBuild, eView, EPLAN Cloud and EPLAN Data Portal. • Knowledge of RiTherm and RiPower. • Experience within the maritime or offshore industry. • Experience working on projects subject to classification society requirements (ABS, DNV, LR, BV or CCS). • Familiarity with IEC 60204-1, IEC 61439 and IEC 60092. • Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or comparable PLM systems. • Knowledge of Dutch.
Royal IHC Offers You
• A gross monthly salary between €4,547 and €5,900, Depending on your experience, plus 8% holiday allowance (based on a 40-hour working week). • A profit-sharing scheme. • Good work-life balance with 40 vacation days for full-time employment, with the option to buy or sell additional leave. • Opportunities to work from home, with an associated expense allowance, and flexible working hours depending on the position. • An average-salary pension scheme • €0.21 per kilometre commuting allowance. • Good disability insurance. • Voluntary participation in the Social Fund, which may reimburse certain healthcare and related expenses not covered by your health insurance. • A discount on VGZ supplementary health insurance. • A training budget of €1,500 every three years. • Unlimited access to our in-house fitness facilities.
Interested? Are you an experienced Electrical Design Engineer who enjoys combining hands-on electrical design with standardisation, documentation quality and digital innovation? Join Royal IHC and help us build the next generation of electrical engineering capabilities at IHC Smit.